Lecturer in Business Psychology

Arden University; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Lecturer in Business Psychology to join their Postgraduate Team. The position involves delivering online lectures, overseeing assessment, and contributing to program development while fostering student success. Candidates must hold an MSc in Psychology and demonstrate effective teaching practices.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous Aviva pension plan

Private Medical Insurance coverage

Access to Perkbox benefits

Free study on Arden courses

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent formal qualification in Psychology; recognised by BPS.
• Experience in teaching, learning, assessment practices.
• Successful experience in programme teams and being a creative lecturer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures online for students.
• Oversee assessment marking and provide high-quality feedback.
• Lead or support in creating and refreshing programmes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge in Business Psychology

Assessment and feedback skills

Education

MSc in Psychology

Graduate Basis for Chartership

Job description

Salary: £41,220 - £47,728 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37 (Part-time would be considered for the right candidate **)

Reporting into: Senior Lecturer

Department: Department of Psychology (PG)

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This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel into our Campuses. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

About Arden University:

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department:

Our School of Psychology, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology, is committed to providing high-quality, applied psychology education. Our diverse academic team includes experienced academics, practitioners, and industry professionals, all focused on preparing students with discipline knowledge and practical skills for real-world careers.

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for a Lecturer in Business Psychology to join our Postgraduate Team. You will:

• Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures online for our students.
• Take on module leadership, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
• Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high-quality feedback.
• Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support, and assessment techniques.

** you will need to work 3 days a week minimum for a part-time role, days of the week are negotiable.

About You:

To be successful as a Lecturer in Business Psychology you must have:

• An MSc or equivalent formal qualification in Psychology, and be recognised by the BPS as having a Graduate Basis for Chartership.
• Be experienced in current and effective teaching, learning and assessment practices, and be able to bring your knowledge and understanding to Arden to grow our programmes and provide excellent student outcomes.
• Be able to evidence your successful experience of working in programme teams and of being a creative and inspiring lecturer and colleague.
• Experience or knowledge in Business or Occupational Psychology.
• Experienced in teaching research methods, particularly in business psychology is an advantage
• Experience in dissertation supervision, particularly in business psychology is an advantage

When applying for this role, you will be asked to demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description.

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
  

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: Monday 28th July

Interviews will be held on line week commencing 11 August

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement:

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